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Quantum of Solace: 16 Places to Learn More About James Bond

You would be hard pressed to go anywhere in the world where people don't know exactly what you mean when you say, "Bond, James Bond." Not surprising seeing as there are 22 movies spanning over a 40 year history; it's a bit difficult to avoid exposure to the British agent with a license to kill.

The 22nd film, Quantum of Solace, is opening across the United States today, and so it seemed a good time to take a look at James Bond related sites across the Web. From official sites to fan sites, and even one that prides itself on figuring out the real world counterparts to Bond's gadgets, there is a bit of something for everyone.

Which James Bond and which film is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Official Sites

007.com - You don't get much more official than a site with a domain name that matches Bond's infamous license to kill number. Keeps you up to date with all of the latest film and game information on the super spy.

IanFlemingCentre.com - Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, passed away in 1964, but his publishing legacy lives on. The author's website keeps you up-to-date on all of the authors that have continued to write adventures about the spy.

PierceBrosnan.com - From 1995 to 2002, Pierce Brosnan was the man ordering the vodka martinis shaken, not stirred.

PinewoodGroup.com - Pinewood Studios in England has been involved in filming the Bond films since 1962, and they recently built a 59,000 square foot sound stage named "the 007 Stage."

Roger-Moore.com - The official website for the actor who played Bond from 1973 to 1985.

SeanConnery.com - The official website for the first actor to play the famous British spy.

YoungBond.com - Young Bond is a series of novels written by Charlie Higson that deals with the early years of James Bond's life.

YoungBondDossier.com - A site dedicated to news related to the Young Bond novels and graphic novels.

Fan Sites

007.info - An unofficial international fan club that has a magazine, forums, an online store and more.

007magazine.co.uk - The 007 Magazine was a printed publication from 1979 to 2005, but now it is online only. Brings you news on every aspect of James Bond as well as actors and others associated with the series.

MI6.co.uk - A fan site named after the branch of the British intelligence complex that Bond works for. Has information on all of the movies, video games, and a forum for you to discuss all aspects of James Bond.

Informational

CommanderBond.net - Named for Bond's rank in the Royal Navy, CommanderBond.net features news, reviews of products, fan fiction, forums and a whole lot more.

JamesBondLifestyle.com - Ever wondered where Bond gets his clothes? His shoes? How about what model his cell phone is? JamesBondLifestyle.com is the site you've been looking for. They even identify all of his cars back to the first one.

JamesBondWatch.org.uk - A guide to the various watches James Bond has used over the years and their real life counterparts. And, no, none of the consumer watches fire lasers.

JamesBondWiki.com - A wiki dedicated to details on all the Bond girls, the villains, gadgets and everything else from the world of 007.

UniversalExports.net - Named for the fake company MI6 uses as a cover, UniversalExports features an amazing range of information about both the books and movies. Find out about his cars, weapons, gadgets and a whole lot more.

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